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Follow live: Signing day and all of its twists, turns

From the first fax to crowning 2016's top class, we'll be here for all of Signing day (live now and 5-7 p.m. ET on ESPNU and WatchESPN; 1-5 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and WatchESPN). No. 1 recruit Rashan Gary is set to announce his decision at 1:10 ET.

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Ole Miss climbing in class rankings

LSU leads the pack of 2016 classes on national signing day but Ole Miss is gaining. Texas, Clemson and Alabama are steadily climbing. Class rankings will update hourly throughout signing day.

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No. 1 ILB Ben Davis pays homage to Bear Bryant (1:05)
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Source: Rams discuss Peyton as option in 2016

If the Broncos move on from Peyton Manning after this season and the quarterback wants to continue his career, the Rams have discussed the possibility of bringing the future Hall of Famer aboard.

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Brandon Marshall: 'I don't want Kaepernick' (0:56)
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No. 2 WR Nate Craig-Myers still chooses Auburn (1:56)
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Infographic: 10 Years of ESPN No. 1s (2006-16)

ESPN began its evaluations of high school players in 2006. A look back at the top players of the first 10 years, including how they fared when their collegiate careers were complete.

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Memorable signing day moments (2:44)
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Wiggins won't challenge LaVine for dunk title (0:44)
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McShay: 2016 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

Which player will your team select in Round 1? Todd McShay projects the picks in the 2016 NFL draft, with quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Jared Goff on the rise.

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Edwards: Manziel's talent doesn't outweigh drama (2:05)
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Stewart Cink hits 94-foot putt across basketball court (0:54)
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Fox: Broncos driven to say 'This one's for Pat'

In 1998, Pat Bowlen famously dedicated the Broncos' first Super Bowl win to John Elway. Now, 18 seasons later, Elway & Co. are in position to give the team's ailing owner one more trophy.

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Bowen: How Wade Phillips will confuse Cam

Denver's Wade Phillips devised the perfect game plan against Tom Brady, but what does he have up his sleeve for Cam Newton? Matt Bowen details how the Broncos can slow Carolina's offense.

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Oh Brother! Miles Plumlee dunks on brother Mason (0:21)
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NFL Nation: Odds of winning Super Bowl LI

Not a fan of the Broncos or Panthers? You're probably already looking ahead to next season. So are our NFL reporters, who assess every team's odds to win Super Bowl LI.

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McDavid: Tonight was very special (2:07)
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Every single one of Simmons' 21 points (1:27)
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D-Wade's son shows flashes of dad (1:35)
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Who could be on the move before NBA trade deadline? (1:37)
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Davis nails inconceivable snooker shot (0:44)
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Ochocinco breaks down Vardy's wonderstrike (0:35)

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Scottie Pippen: No. 25 on all-time #NBARank
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Pippen won six championships and in the first season after Michael Jordan's retirement, he finished third in MVP voting. Players 21-25

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Paul Kuharsky ESPN Staff Writer 

With the Super Bowl in the city where he thrived, Jerry Rice is chatting on Radio Row.

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Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer 

Rashan Gary is about to be interviewed before his announcement at 1pm

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No. 4 WR Tyrie Cleveland heading to Florida

Andrea Adelson says Florida coaches were screaming when Cleveland committed to them after decommitting from Houston.

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Source: Rams discussing Peyton Manning
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The Rams have had internal discussions about bringing Peyton Manning to Los Angeles should he want to play another season, per a league source. Manning still is under contract to the Broncos for another year, but most around the league do not expect him to return to Denver next season, if he returns at all. Story

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10 years of ESPN No. 1 recruits
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ESPN began its evaluations of high school players in 2006. Take a look back at the top players of the last 10 years, including how they fared when their collegiate careers were complete. Infographic

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Has Curry heard the Kevin Durant rumors?
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Yes, he has. He told Zach Lowe: "I hear that stuff, and it's human nature to be interested in it. I'm very comfortable with our team, and obviously being 44-4." Q&A with Steph Curry

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Memorable signing day moments
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Counting down 10 unforgettable college football signing bits.

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No. 1 ILB Davis headed to Tuscaloosa
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No. 24 ESPN 300 commit Ben Davis channeled Bear Bryant when he announced his commitment to Alabama.

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Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer 

Derek Jeter joins Tom Brady on the couch. Three recruits sitting right behind them.

Updated: 2016 CFB class rankings
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LSU was No. 1 before the signing day craze began. Are the Tigers still top in the class? Rankings (Insider)

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ole miss lands top DB after mid-air pledge
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Just when we thought we've seen it all in college commitments, No. 1 safety Deontay Anderson commits to Ole Miss while skydiving. Creativity: 10. Our fear level: 100. Watch

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ICYMI: Golfer sinks 94-foot putt on court
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The shot of the game in Duke-Georgia Tech went to ... PGA Tour golfer Stewart Cink?

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Longhorns are winning the day so far

Texas has jumped 21 spots in ESPN's rankings since the start of the day (from 32 to 11). In the past two hours, the Longhorns have jumped rivals Texas A&M, TCU, Baylor and Oklahoma. Updated class rankings

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McShay: 2016 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
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Which player will your team select in Round 1? Todd McShay projects the picks in the 2016 NFL draft, with QBs Carson Wentz and Jared Goff on the rise. Mock draft (Insider)

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Updated CFB class rankings

  • Florida State moves from No. 4 to No. 3
  • Alabama moves from No. 7 to No. 5
  • Texas moves from No. 18 to No. 11
  • Rankings (Insider)

Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer 

New England QB Tom Brady being interviewed at the Michigan signing of the stars event. Talking mostly about Michigan now, though. Said his first Michigan winter was "rough."

Do not underestimate Markieff Morris
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The Suns forward let out all his frustrations from this season with a vicious posterization of Jonas Valanciunas.

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Rams view Peyton Manning as option in 2016
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ESPN's Field Yates says the Rams would want nothing more than to have a QB like Manning in L.A. to immediately draw fans.

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Olney: Looking at 2016's linchpin players
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Buster Olney lays out 14 linchpin players whose performances could determine their teams' playoff chances. Puig, Rendon (Insider)

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What is ... total silence?
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Steve Spurrier's reference to Florida State as "Free Shoes University" was used in a clue on College Jeopardy, but none of the players could come up with the Head Ball Coach's name.

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Melo called for offensive flagrant foul
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Carmelo Anthony picked up the rarely-called flagrant foul on offense when his elbow connected with Jae Crowder's chin.

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No. 2 OLB adds to Texas' defensive depth
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Jeffrey McCulloch said he believes in coach Charlie Strong's vision for the team moving forward.

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Brandon Marshall: 'don't want Kaepernick'
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The Jets WR says he has nothing against Colin Kaepernick, but Ryan Fitzpatrick is his guy.

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Ultimate Super Bowl 50 betting guide
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ESPN Chalk's Dave Tuley says Denver's defense is the best reason to back the Broncos, but he's forced to pause because Carolina has just shredded 2 very good defenses. Top wagers (Insider)

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